This video and my featured song are about Billy, an elephant held in captivity for over 34 years at the Los Angeles zoo, and the efforts by activists to convince the zoo to release Billy to a suitable sanctuary.
Video directed and produced by Nicolette Aubourg
Michele Aubourg and Bruce Sawyer: videos and photos of the Thula Thula African elephants, courtesy of Francoise Malby-Anthony
William Kroll: photos of protests
Los Angeles for Animals: videos and photos of Billy the elephant and protests
Karen Eisenlord: photos of Billy the elephant
Elephant Guardians of Los Angeles: videos and photos of Billy the elephant and protests
Nicolette Aubourg: videos and photos of protesters
Song credits:
“#Freebilly (Where the Elephants Roam)” Music & lyrics by Nicolette Aubourg
Produced by Nicolette Aubourg and Erik Eldenius
Recorded & Mixed by Erik Eldenius
Mastered by Steve Holroyd
Vocals and Guitar: Nicolette Aubourg
Drums & Piano: Erik Eldenius
Bass: Jorgen Carlsson
℗ Syresham Music/Nicolette Aubourg (ASCAP)